Watergang is situated in the most beautiful backyard of Amsterdam. With its wide open meadows, reed lined narrow canals, winding dikes, tiny bridges, cows and traditional farmhouses. This is the Netherlands that the Dutch Masters once painted. Watergang is a land clearing settlement (created by making the fenland inhabitable) and the black tarred hay barns in the main street characterise this village. Moreover, this is the narrowest main street in the Netherlands!
Watergang is a great base for exploring the magnificent surrounding area. Watergang can be seen at its finest from the water. Paddling in a canoe on the narrow canals, you can hear the grassland birds singing above you. This is also a perfect spot for hiking and cycling, with many routes that pass through this green area. And the great thing is: Amsterdam is less than fifteen minutes away. So before you know it you will be sitting on a canalside terrace again.
Tip! Visit the Tuintonen Festival at Watergang in the spring: an acoustic open-air music festival.